GUIDE TO... MATCH CARRYALLS

Each month our team of experts at IYCF HQ take a look at some of the best tackle items on the market. This month we focus on carryalls...

IF YOU are a match or pleasure angler who regularly fishes commercial carp pools or any other type of stillwater, a decent carryall is a must-have item of luggage for transporting all your gear to the bank. There is a huge variety of different-sized carryalls available, from small compact bags to colossal holdalls that enable you to take every item of tackle you could ever need! In this month’s buyers’ guide we’ve focused on medium-sized carryalls ranging from around 45-litre to 60-litre capacities. These will suit anglers who take enough gear to cover a wide range of situations but don’t want to be weighed down by a holdall containing every item of tackle they own. Designed with modern match anglers in mind, the majority of carryalls these days feature external pockets for storing large carp keepnets and landing net heads as well as accessories such as sidetrays. For those who like to be extra organised, a growing number bags are now split into separate sections which can be folded out on the bag and make finding items much quicker and easier. When choosing a new carryall, think carefully about exactly what you’ll need to carry in it and check the material used to ensure that it will be tough and long-lasting. This month we take a look a 11 of the best bags currently available...

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